Wood tops for more counters

Organic material warms up kitchens

Hands down, granite is the most popular kitchen countertop material, but people looking for an alternative are rediscovering the beauty of wood. The mirror finish on a granite countertop may be attractive and gives most kitchens a "wow" factor, but not . . .

Posted: 2012-03-31

It's as good as new

Renovated beauty worth a close look

Young families looking to move on up often face a dilemma: Do they buy a new home or one that's a few decade old? Buy new in a community such as Bridgwater Forest or South Pointe, means paying the added expenses . . .

Posted: 2011-01-08

Living on the edge

West St. Paul home a retreat by the river

What a piece of paradise. "You wonder why anyone would want to drive two hours to the lake if they owned a home like this, " says Royal LePage's David De Leeuw. "The setting and views are unbelievable. Yet, you're only a . . .

Posted: 2011-09-10

This will cure the boring home blues

Walkout bungalow a cool, functional package

FOR centuries, human beings have relied upon their senses to size up their surroundings. Consequently, it should come as no surprise that when prospective homebuyers enter a show home, their sense of sight is tuned to an extraordinarily high pitch. Should . . .

Posted: 2011-01-29

TREE CARE: Fertilizing trees, shrubs can save your plants

IT takes two consecutive summers of heavy rainfall to realize that nutrients essential for the growth of plants are being leached into the sub soil and out of reach for the plants' roots. This year I have seen without exceptions . . .

Posted: 2010-09-11

Great view, both outside and inside

Highrise condominium simply breathtaking

Looking down on a city streetscape and (seemingly) endless canopy of trees stretching away in all directions below, a feeling of grandeur sweeps through you. That feeling is two-pronged: The first feeling arises from seeing Winnipeg from a vantage point 16 . . .

Posted: 2011-06-11

Low-cost luxury

Economical materials make KDR creation an affordable winner

It's quite the quandary: trying to figure out how to make a 2, 672-square-foot, two-storey home -- found in one of Bridgwater Forest's more exclusive areas -- relatively affordable. In order to do that, KDR Design Builders' Diego Vassallo and his . . .

Posted: 2010-10-30

Country living without the long commute

Bungalow's six bedrooms should meet any family's needs

Certain neighbourhoods seem to be able to remain relatively anonymous, especially if they are off the beaten path. That’s definitely the case with Headingley’s Monterey Park. Tucked away behind commercial buildings on the north side of Portage Avenue, it’s all too easy . . .

Posted: 2019-02-16

From good to great

Form and function meet in The Granville

It's a truism: With a bit of thought and effort, anything can be taken from good to great. That's exactly what happened when Kensington Homes' design team decided to modify a proven design, said Kensington Homes sales representative Rene Giroux. "We've been . . .

Posted: 2012-01-28

Flex-form Bungalow

The Ross can be tailored to empty-nesters, young families

Bungalows are a hot commodity these days, and for good reason. Major amenities, from the master bedroom to laundry room, can be placed on the main floor for convenience. And the lower level allows for maximum development potential because the available . . .

Posted: 2010-02-13